Program Officer / Program Analyst (PM-03 and PM-04)

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG), through the Chancellery of Honours, administers aspects of the Canadian Honours System, including the Order of Canada, the Decorations for Bravery, the Meritorious Service Decorations, Military Valour Decorations, the Polar Medal and the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

In addition to processing and administrating nomination files, the main responsibilities will consist of doing research, analyzing information, preparing materials for advisory committees and providing recommendations.

Work environment

The OSGG is a small organization that is part of the Core Public Administration, and that offers flexible work arrangements and a positive, collaborative and bilingual work environment. There is no better time to join the OSGG, one of the Canada's most historic and prestigious workplaces. This is an opportunity to serve Canadians and honour their achievements.

The OSGG is located on the grounds of Rideau Hall, at 1 Sussex Drive, in Ottawa and is close to public transit, bike and walking paths. The position(s) to be filled are located at the Chancellery, Lasalle Academy, 65 Guigues Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z2, Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

PM-03
E1 – Experience researching and analyzing information to provide advice and recommendations both orally and in writing in a professional setting; and
E2 – Experience working with internal and external partners.

PM-04
E3 – Experience researching and analyzing information to provide advice and recommendations to senior management (directors and above/executives or above), both orally and in writing;
E4 – Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal and/or external clients, partners or stakeholders; and
E5 – Experience with leading, guiding, coaching and/or mentoring junior staff members.

COMPETENCIES

PM-03 and PM-04
CO1 – Demonstrating integrity and respect;
CO2 – Judgment/ Analytical Thinking;
CO3 – Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
CO4 – Working effectively with others; and
CO5 – Effective interactive communication.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/management-toolkit/competencies.html

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCES

AQ1 – Experience working with at least one of the following equity-seeking groups: Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and/or women;
AQ2 – Significant* experience in providing client service;
AQ3 – Experience with complex case analysis**; and
AQ4 – Experience working in the public service.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time continuous performance of the duties for approximately 2 years.

** "Complex case analysis" include those that include multiple interrelationships and interdependencies, as well as those involving multiple stakeholders at various internal and / or external levels of the organization.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBB/CBB
Bilingual imperative CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

PM-03 and PM-04
A1 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing; and
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively orally.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

The OSGG is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. In order to achieve this goal, we strongly encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the following designated groups; Indigenous people, person with disabilities or a member of visible minority, as preference may be given to persons in these groups.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/employment-equity-diversity/employment-equity-groups.html

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance

CoE1 – Willing and able to occasionally work overtime on short notice; and
CoE2 – Willing and able to travel domestically, sometimes on short notice.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

• The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed via the application process.

• Failure to provide the information as instructed will result in your application being rejected. You will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

• A random selection and/or a top-down selection may be used at certain stages of the assessment. Asset qualifications can also be used at any point in the process as part of a volume management strategy or to determine the ideal selection of a candidate(s) to fill a position(s).

• Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to provide any changes to your personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

• You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks (the Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates, within the public service only, if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates), recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement records, etc.

• You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

• Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice (English or French). Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

• Official language proficiency could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. Candidates who have valid second language evaluation (SLE) results are to provide proof of their test results. It is the responsibility of those candidates who do not have their results to obtain them from the Public Service Commission (PSC) at http://www.cfp-psc.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/result-eng.htm

• Second language evaluation (SLE) Test of written expression: Candidates who do not already have a valid result or who have an expired result at the B or C level or higher on the Public Service Commission's Second Language may be invited to take the new Public Service Commission unsupervised test of written expression for level B or C. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/unsupervised-test-written-expression-level-b-or-c.html

• Second language evaluation (SLE) Test of reading comprehension:
Candidates who do not already have a valid result or who have an expired result at the B or C level or higher on the Public Service Commission's Second Language Evaluation may be invited to take the new Public Service Commission unsupervised test of reading comprehension for level B or C. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/unsupervised-test-reading-comprehension-level-b-or-c/about-the-test.html

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.